wafer doesn't stick

Have you tried the convex wafer. That is what I have to use because my stoma don't stick out very far. It helps to push the stoma out farther and it may help out with the dip you say you have around our stoma. It is alot of trial and error so good luck.

 

This is the second night in a row that I have had to change the wafer because of leakage. It has taken me at least 30 minutes to do so. The stoma kept exploding and I had to keep wiping it and cleaning around it. I have not tried the convex wafers. I just looked them up on Hollister's website and it looks like that might be what I need. I didn't know they made those.

When I changed this time I did not use any powder or spray. I also used a ring instead of paste. We will see what happens. Also, I noticed that the back of my wafer did not feel very sticky. This may be normal. I haven't really noticed. I was wondering if I might have got a bad box of wafers but I opened a new box and tried one and it wasn't sticky either. I use Hollister new image two piece system.

I have had leakage issues like you since the beginning. I've found the seals help me more than the past does and I like the Adapt seals better than the Eakin seals. I just put a new Hollister two piece on yesterday (haven't tried these before). The tape didn't seem super sticky to me either but I put on some powder and barrier protectors as I've got some rash and skin breakage too because of leaks. I finally have my ostomy belt and I think that's helping. If you don't have one I suggest getting one. Hollister sent me one in my 'sample' kit but I did have to inquire about it first. It is a lot of trial and error at first, I'm still trying, but you'll get better with time. IF you can get it to where you choose when you take it off instead of needing to because of leaks I find mornings before I eat anything are best for me because the stoma isn't exploding, like you said. Showering caused me a lot of problems at first too as I found the water kind of pulled or loosened the seal some. Someone here on the site uses Glad Press and Seal saran wrap around their bag area to keep water out. I am not working and couldn't go out and buy anything new so I have a gallon sized ziploc that I use hospital tape on to cover my bag. It isn't perfect by any means but it REALLY helps keep it from getting soaked. There are also some other outside water proof seals that some people here use. I tried to request a sample but that was over a month ago and I still haven't gotten anything. I think they're called Sure seals.... but I'm not 100% positive.

Ask a ton of questions; here, to Hollister, to any other supplier you may try, to your ostomy nurse, just ask. Even if they seem ridiculous. There is a lot of information out there but I've found it's not always freely given. But people here especially are amazing resources if you just ask around. Good luck.

It's probably a combination of things...It does sound like you need deep convexity and have you used a belt? the extra support may help in your situation.

Not every brand works for everyone. Your body's make up may not work with Hollister...try samples from some of the other companies, too! You can go to www.uoaa.org and find a listing of all the brands and their website/phone numbers.

I received a sample of the extended wear wafers from hollister and some of the adapt rings. They are working. I ordered some from my supplier.